<span>Kitchen Team Leader</span>

Tokyo Joe's - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Collins, CO

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the Back of House Operations in a restaurant setting. This role requires a passion for food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations, along with dependability and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will bring positive energy, strong knife skills, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality food production and a clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation
• Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops
• Ensure all food meets quality standards
• Maintain cooking and refrigeration equipment in good working order
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Assist in training new team members to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency
• Adhere to all prep procedures and follow recipes 100% of the time
• Utilize all compliance systems, kitchen tools, and procedures with 100% integrity
• Maintain high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements
• Lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe's standards and procedures
• Create and follow through on completion of kitchen prep list
• Lead in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance
• Demonstrate proficient knife handling skills
• Manage others through positive communication, teamwork, and delegation to complete tasks
• Open and close the restaurant executing high standards
• Receive and verify food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization
• Manage crises and react quickly to change

Requirements

• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Team player with good communication skills
• Patient with the ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills